No Pakistan representative in Dubai? Shoaib Akhtar upset over 'odd' trophy ceremony
1 week, 4 days ago

No Pakistan representative in Dubai? Shoaib Akhtar upset over 'odd' trophy ceremony

India Today  

Legendary fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar expressed his disappointment over the absence of a Pakistan representative at the Champions Trophy presentation ceremony on Sunday in Dubai. Akhtar stated that a representative from the Pakistan Cricket Board should have been present to hand over the trophy to India, who defeated New Zealand in a thrilling final. Speaking in a video on X, Shoaib Akhtar said it was disheartening to see no Pakistan representative on the grand occasion in Dubai, despite Pakistan being the official host of the tournament. Champions Trophy Final: Scorecard | Highlights The Champions Trophy was presented to winning captain Rohit Sharma by International Cricket Council chairman Jay Shah.

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Pakistan official didn't deserve to be in final, ICC showed us mirror: Kamran Akmal
1 week, 2 days ago

Pakistan official didn't deserve to be in final, ICC showed us mirror: Kamran Akmal

India Today  

Former Pakistan cricketer Kamran Akmal said that no representative from their country deserved to be in the presentation ceremony during the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. No one from the Pakistan Cricket Board was present on the podium during the prize distribution ceremony after the final despite them being the hosts of the tournament, which left many surprised. …

Champions Trophy final ceremony controversy escalates as PCB rejects ICC's explanation
1 week, 3 days ago

Champions Trophy final ceremony controversy escalates as PCB rejects ICC's explanation

Firstpost  

The Pakistan Cricket Board has dismissed the ICC’s explanation regarding the absence of a PCB representative at the Champions Trophy final presentation ceremony. The Pakistan Cricket Board is unhappy with the International Cricket Council’s reasoning behind not having anyone from Pakistan on the podium during the Champions Trophy 2025 final presentation ceremony. PCB were the main hosts of the tournament …

Pakistan appalled by trophy ceremony snub, seeks formal clarification from ICC
1 week, 3 days ago

Pakistan appalled by trophy ceremony snub, seeks formal clarification from ICC

India Today  

The Pakistan Cricket Board is unlikely to receive any "formal clarification" from the ICC on the perceived snub during the closing ceremony of the Champions Trophy in Dubai. The controversy erupted when Sumair Ahmed, who is chief operating officer of the PCB and was the tournament director of the Champions Trophy, was not invited on stage for the final presentation. …

Explained: Why was no Pakistan official present at Champions Trophy 2025 final presentation ceremony?
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1 week, 3 days ago

Explained: Why was no Pakistan official present at Champions Trophy 2025 final presentation ceremony?

Firstpost  

A controversy has emerged over the absence of a Pakistan Cricket Board representative at the Champions Trophy 2025 final presentation ceremony in Dubai. The Champions Trophy 2025 final presentation ceremony included a long list of guests, including ICC chairman Jay Shah, BCCI president Roger Binny, secretary Devajit Saikia and New Zealand Cricket director Roger Twose. As per a report in …

’It would’ve been a victory beyond sport’: Ajay Jadeja says India’s Champions Trophy win Lahore ’would have been better’
1 week, 4 days ago

’It would’ve been a victory beyond sport’: Ajay Jadeja says India’s Champions Trophy win Lahore ’would have been better’

Live Mint  

Pakistan has been one of the top countries to play cricket for many cricketers. As a result, India played all their Champions Trophy 2025 matches in Dubai despite Pakistan being the tournament hosts. Former India cricketer Ajay Jadeja felt, India's victory would have been more sweeter had they won the final in Lahore. For the unknown, the Champions Trophy 2025 …

Champions Trophy 2025 ends in another fresh controversy over PCB’s absence at presentation; here’s what report says
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1 week, 4 days ago

Champions Trophy 2025 ends in another fresh controversy over PCB’s absence at presentation; here’s what report says

Live Mint  

The absence of Pakistan Cricket Board's at the final presentation ceremony of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, drew another fresh controversy on Sunday in Dubai. Pakistan was the host of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 but India played all their matches in Dubai after the BCCI's refusal to send its team across border due to security reasons. “PCB chairman Mohsin …

Wasim Akram, Shoaib Akhtar question Pakistan’s absence at Champions Trophy final presentation: ‘It looked odd'
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1 week, 4 days ago

Wasim Akram, Shoaib Akhtar question Pakistan’s absence at Champions Trophy final presentation: ‘It looked odd'

Firstpost  

Former Pakistan cricketers Wasim Akram and Shoaib Akhtar have questioned the absence of a Pakistan official during the Champions Trophy 2025 final presentation ceremony. Pakistan cricket greats Wasim Akram and Shoaib Akhtar were taken aback by the absence of a Pakistan official at the Champions Trophy 2025 presentation ceremony at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Wasim, Shoaib question …

Shoaib Akhtar Questions Absence Of PCB Officials At Champions Trophy Final Trophy Presentation: WATCH
1 week, 4 days ago

Shoaib Akhtar Questions Absence Of PCB Officials At Champions Trophy Final Trophy Presentation: WATCH

ABP News  

Former Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Akhtar expressed surprise and disappointment over the absence of any Pakistan Cricket Board representative during the trophy presentation ceremony following India’s ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final win at the Dubai International Stadium on March 9. In a video uploaded on his official X, Akhtar expressed disappointment over the absence of any Pakistan Cricket Board representative during …

Champions Trophy row erupts over Pakistan’s absence at presentation; source says PCB CEO was snubbed
1 week, 4 days ago

Champions Trophy row erupts over Pakistan’s absence at presentation; source says PCB CEO was snubbed

Firstpost  

A fresh controversy has erupted over the Champions Trophy 2025 after no Pakistan representative was present at the presentation ceremony after India won the tournament. A massive controversy has broken out over missing Pakistan officials from the Champions Trophy 2025 final presentation ceremony at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. It was also suggested that Champions Trophy tournament director …

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final: Why was there no Pakistan represenation in post-match ceremony?
1 week, 4 days ago

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final: Why was there no Pakistan represenation in post-match ceremony?

The Hindu  

The absence of Pakistan Cricket Board officials from the post-match presentation ceremony after the final of the Champions Trophy 2025, in Dubai on Sunday, raised a few eyebrows. India’s captain Rohit Sharma receives the winners trophy from ICC Chairman Jay Shah during the presentation ceremony of the ICC Champions Trophy. | Photo Credit: AP Several former Pakistan cricketers, including Shoaib …

Champions Trophy presentation ceremony: Shoaib Akhtar decries lack of Pakistani officials, says ‘feeling very down’
1 week, 4 days ago

Champions Trophy presentation ceremony: Shoaib Akhtar decries lack of Pakistani officials, says ‘feeling very down’

Live Mint  

India won the Champions Trophy 2025 by defeating New Zealand at Dubai by 4 wickets. After the match, Indian players were given their customary winners medal and Champions Trophy white coats at the presentation ceremony by ICC officials. Soon after the match, former Pakistan player Shoabi Akhtar pointed out this anomaly in a video posted on X, saying, "India has …

Controversy erupts over PCB officials' absence at CT presentation ceremony
1 week, 4 days ago

Controversy erupts over PCB officials' absence at CT presentation ceremony

New Indian Express  

KARACHI: A controversy erupted on Sunday over the failure of the ICC to invite a Pakistan Cricket Board official on stage for the closing ceremony of the Champions Trophy in Dubai. A source said that the PCB's chief executive officer Sumair Ahmed, who is also the director of the tournament, was present at the venue but was not invited for …

Why Pakistan representatives were missing from Champions Trophy closing ceremony
1 week, 4 days ago

Why Pakistan representatives were missing from Champions Trophy closing ceremony

India Today  

The reason why Pakistan representatives were missing from the ICC Champions Trophy closing ceremony has now been revealed. The ICC spokesperson stated that only PCB office bearers could attend the ceremony and no one was present in Dubai for the event. Champions Trophy Final: Scorecard | Highlights PCB CEO was present in Dubai: Report According to the latest report from …

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: ‘Why was no PCB official present at post-match ceremony after final?’ Shoaib Akhtar questions
1 week, 4 days ago

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: ‘Why was no PCB official present at post-match ceremony after final?’ Shoaib Akhtar questions

The Hindu  

Former Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Akhtar questioned the absence of Pakistan Cricket Board officials from the post-match presentation ceremony after the final of the ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai on Sunday. “India has won the Champions Trophy but I noticed there was no representative from the PCB after the final. ?#championstrophy2025pic.twitter.com/CPIUgevFj9 — Shoaib Akhtar March 9, 2025 BCCI president Roger Binny …

Personal attacks, social media digs: Pakistan cricket in turmoil after disastrous Champions Trophy defence
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1 week, 6 days ago

Personal attacks, social media digs: Pakistan cricket in turmoil after disastrous Champions Trophy defence

Firstpost  

The spotlight isn’t just on the Mohammad Rizwan-led Pakistan cricket team for the underwhelming defence of their Champions Trophy title. AP The Pakistan cricket team had undergone another captaincy and coach change in the latter half of 2024 following a series of disastrous results, including and especially in the T20 World Cup. Champions Trophy 2025: News | Schedule | Results …

ICC official praises Pakistan’s successful hosting of Champions Trophy 2025: ‘This will present a positive image’
1 week, 6 days ago

ICC official praises Pakistan’s successful hosting of Champions Trophy 2025: ‘This will present a positive image’

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An ICC security official has lauded Pakistan for successfully hosting the Champions Trophy 2025, stating that the tournament has helped showcase a positive image of the country. Champions Trophy 2025 is the first ICC tournament Pakistan is hosting since 1996 World Cup. Image: Reuters Pakistan’s arrangements for the Champions Trophy 2025 have been praised by International Cricket Council Safety and …

India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy match creates history on JioStar, becomes 2nd most watched cricket match
2 weeks ago

India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy match creates history on JioStar, becomes 2nd most watched cricket match

Live Mint  

India and Pakistan are among the oldest and the greatest rivalries in world cricket bringing in passions and fervour from both sides of the border. While Pakistan cricket is going through a bit of crisis, the clash against India in the league stages still remained in the news for various reasons including Virat Kohli's roaring century, Shreyas's Iyer's half century …

Champions Trophy 2025: A no-show from Pakistan and its fans for semifinal at Gaddafi Stadium
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Champions Trophy 2025: A no-show from Pakistan and its fans for semifinal at Gaddafi Stadium

The Hindu  

The Liberty Chowk usually remains the hub of activities every time the Gaddafi Stadium hosts a cricket match. As one waited near one of the gates, awaiting regular security checks, a passerby wondered whether there was a game scheduled at the iconic stadium. “ Aaj kaun si match hai,” the elderly gentleman asked, adding with a wry smile, “Pakistan toh …

’Poetic justice’: Harsh Goenka, social media users mock Pakistan as India enter ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

’Poetic justice’: Harsh Goenka, social media users mock Pakistan as India enter ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final

Live Mint  

The skipper Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team defeated Steve Smith-led Australia by four wickets in the semifinal of the Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai on Tuesday. Poetic justice?” According to the hybrid formula agreed by Pakistan and ICC, the final will now be played in Dubai instead of the Gaddafi Stadium in Pakistan's Lahore. Here are some social media memes: …

No Champions Trophy final deals one last blow to hosts Pakistan
2 weeks, 1 day ago

No Champions Trophy final deals one last blow to hosts Pakistan

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan cricket fans and former players seethed Wednesday after the host country's already disappointing Champions Trophy suffered one last blow: no final. No Champions Trophy final deals one last blow to hosts Pakistan "It's totally unfair," said Moeed Ali Khan, a private car driver outside Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium to watch the second semi-final between South Africa and New Zealand. "No …

Dubai is not our home: Rohit Sharma dismisses unfair advantage criticism
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Dubai is not our home: Rohit Sharma dismisses unfair advantage criticism

India Today  

Captain Rohit Sharma dismissed claims that India had an unfair advantage by playing all their Champions Trophy 2025 matches in Dubai. India stormed into the last-four stage of the tournament, comfortably outclassing Bangladesh, Pakistan, and New Zealand in their Group A matches in Dubai. Rohit was responding to pundits, including former England captains Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton, who claimed …

Pakistan fans lose interest in Champions Trophy after team's early exit
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Pakistan fans lose interest in Champions Trophy after team's early exit

The Hindu  

Pakistani cricket fans have more or less lost interest in the ICC Champions Trophy after the early exit of their team from the competition and the onset of Ramadan. Fariha and Faiza, two sisters who came with a group of college friends on Saturday, said without Pakistan in contention the Champions Trophy was over for them. “We were hosting a …

Rizwan compared to ‘rickshaw’ and Babar to ‘Ferrari’ as Amir roasts under-fire PAK captain after Champions Trophy exit
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Rizwan compared to ‘rickshaw’ and Babar to ‘Ferrari’ as Amir roasts under-fire PAK captain after Champions Trophy exit

Hindustan Times  

The ongoing 2025 Champions Trophy was supposed to be Pakistan’s moment of redemption. The result was a virtual knockout blow to Pakistan, with Rizwan needing other results to go in his favour, and then soon their elimination was confirmed, a true shocker for the home side’s fans. PAK legend destroys Mohammad Rizwan Speaking to Sports Tak, former Pakistan cricketer Mohammad …

Veteran England journalist, cricket fraternity slam Champions Trophy semis mess involving India: 'Don't even pretend to be fair-minded'
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Veteran England journalist, cricket fraternity slam Champions Trophy semis mess involving India: 'Don't even pretend to be fair-minded'

Firstpost  

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final scheduling has sparked controversy, with Australia, South Africa, and New Zealand forced into unnecessary travel due to India’s fixed venue in Dubai. The scheduling of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has taken the center stage once again with the cricket fraternity questioning the arrangements of the semi-finals. BBC’s chief cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew highlighted …

Pakistan fans lose interest in Champions Trophy after team's early exit: Report
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Pakistan fans lose interest in Champions Trophy after team's early exit: Report

India Today  

Pakistani cricket fans have more or less lost interest in the ICC Champions Trophy after the early exit of their team from the competition and the onset of Ramadan. But Jamil said the work to provide state-level security for the teams, officials, media and fans had begun before the commencement of the mega event because of the three-nation tournament involving …

‘India could have complained that if we play in Pakistan…’: Uthappa brutally silences Champions Trophy venue controversy
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

‘India could have complained that if we play in Pakistan…’: Uthappa brutally silences Champions Trophy venue controversy

Hindustan Times  

India have already qualified for the Champions Trophy 2025 semi-finals and one Group A fixture against New Zealand, which will decide the final outlook of the standings. Notably even Aussie skipper Pat Cummins, who withdrew from the tournament due to injury, criticised ICC's decision to make India play in only one venue, Dubai. Robin Uthappa came up with the perfect …

Pakistan refunds tickets for 2 Champions Trophy matches, but conditions apply
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Pakistan refunds tickets for 2 Champions Trophy matches, but conditions apply

India Today  

The Pakistan Cricket Board will be refunding the tickets for the matches where inclement weather did not allow the toss to happen in the Champions Trophy. Champions Trophy: Full Coverage | Points Table "The Pakistan Cricket Board has announced a full ticket refund for the two ICC Champions Trophy 2025 matches that were abandoned without a ball being bowled at …

Pakistan’s billion-rupee Champions Trophy project ends in disappointing first-round exit and ruthless post-mortem
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Pakistan’s billion-rupee Champions Trophy project ends in disappointing first-round exit and ruthless post-mortem

Firstpost  

The PCB had spent a fortune to renovate the three Pakistani venues for the ICC Champions Trophy, and the board as well as fans would have got their money’s worth had the Mohammad Rizwan-led home team reached the knockout stage at the very least. Hosts and defending champions Pakistan ended up playing just one match on home soil in the …

'Don't care': Hosts' exit deflates Champions Trophy buzz in Pakistan
3 weeks ago

'Don't care': Hosts' exit deflates Champions Trophy buzz in Pakistan

New Indian Express  

KARACHI: Champions Trophy fever in Pakistan has plummeted after the hosts crashed out of the first major cricket event in the country in three decades without winning a game. "It feels like attending a wedding where you don't know the bride or groom," said Kashan Khan, a medical student who watched Pakistan get beaten by New Zealand by 60 runs …

Pakistan performance review at Champions Trophy: Another ICC event, another dull, dull Pakistan show
3 weeks ago

Pakistan performance review at Champions Trophy: Another ICC event, another dull, dull Pakistan show

The Hindu  

Pakistan had already crashed out of the Champions Trophy following consecutive defeats against New Zealand and India, but hundreds of fans braved the inclement Rawalpindi weather to come and support the beleaguered national team. Pakistan head coach Aaqib Javed took responsibility for Pakistan’s poor form in the Champions Trophy. | Photo Credit: FAROOQ NAEEM/AFP Though head coach Javed took responsibility …

Champions Trophy: Pakistan finish bottom after Bangladesh match washed out
3 weeks ago

Champions Trophy: Pakistan finish bottom after Bangladesh match washed out

Deccan Chronicle  

Rawalpindi: Pakistan's last Champions Trophy group match with Bangladesh on Thursday was abandoned without a ball being bowled in Rawalpindi because of rain, ensuring the host country's title defence ended with a wet whimper. Pakistan, who won the 50-over tournament in 2017, lost to New Zealand and arch-rivals India to finish bottom of the four sides in Group A. Pakistan's …

Injuries to key players 'disturbed' Pakistan's Champions Trophy campaign: Mohammad Rizwan
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3 weeks ago

Injuries to key players 'disturbed' Pakistan's Champions Trophy campaign: Mohammad Rizwan

Firstpost  

Pakistan had lost openers Saim Ayub and Fakhar Zaman, both of whom were integral members of the team’s ideal ODI combination, to injury. Captain Mohammad Rizwan, however, insisted that the injuries weren’t meant to be an excuse, and admitted the hosts and defending champions underperformed in the Champions Trophy. Mohammad Rizwan's first ICC event as Pakistan captain ended on a …

Rizwan bans non-Muslims from entering players’ rooms: Imam-ul-Haq’s comment goes viral ahead of PAK vs BAN match
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Rizwan bans non-Muslims from entering players’ rooms: Imam-ul-Haq’s comment goes viral ahead of PAK vs BAN match

Live Mint  

Ahead of Pakistan vs Bangladesh ODI match in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, a clip of Imam-ul-Haq speaking about skipper Mohammad Rizwan has gone viral. In the video clip, which is from a December 2024 interview, Imam is asked on The Ultra Edge Podcast by Cricwick to choose a “leader” from his team. A social media user shared the clip …

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Highlights, ICC Champions Trophy 2025: PAK end campaign winless as BAN game washed out
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Highlights, ICC Champions Trophy 2025: PAK end campaign winless as BAN game washed out

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Highlights, ICC Champions Trophy 2025: For the second time in the tournament, a match was abandoned without the toss, incidentally, both being in Rawalpindi. Their hopes of ending the tournament on a high with a first win in the 2025 edition were dashed due to persistent rain in Rawalpindi as Pakistan, and Bangladesh, finished their campaigns winless …

Pakistan finish Champions Trophy at home without a win, set unwanted record
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Pakistan finish Champions Trophy at home without a win, set unwanted record

India Today  

Pakistan ended their Champions Trophy campaign at home on a disappointing note after their final Group A game against Bangladesh was abandoned due to rain in Rawalpindi on Thursday, February 27. Ever since the tournament was rebranded as Champions Trophy in 2002, host teams have always managed to win at least one game. Champions Trophy: Full Coverage | Points Table …

Lowest point in cricket: Pakistan fans fume after winless Champions Trophy campaign
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Lowest point in cricket: Pakistan fans fume after winless Champions Trophy campaign

India Today  

Pakistan fans lashed out at their cricket team after they finished their Champions Trophy 2025 campaign without a win on Thursday, February 27 at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi. As a result, both Pakistan and Bangladesh finished their campaign in the Champions Trophy without a win as they were beaten by New Zealand and India respectively. Source: @Cric_nizz X account Champions …

Pakistan vs Bangladesh – Champions Trophy: Match start time, teams, stream
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Pakistan vs Bangladesh – Champions Trophy: Match start time, teams, stream

Al Jazeera  

Who: Pakistan vs Bangladesh What: ICC Champions Trophy Group A match When: Thursday, February 27 at 2pm Where: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi, Pakistan Follow Al Jazeera’s live text and photo commentary stream. Pakistan’s hurting players will be motivated by pride in their dead rubber against Bangladesh, head coach Aaqib Javed said, after the hosts were dumped out of the Champions …

A week into ICC Champions Trophy, Pakistan cricket team and PCB remains in spotlight for wrong reasons
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

A week into ICC Champions Trophy, Pakistan cricket team and PCB remains in spotlight for wrong reasons

Firstpost  

Not only have hosts and defending champions Pakistan suffered a first-round exit following defeats against New Zealand and India, the Mohsin Naqvi-led PCB continued to face flak for the way they’ve been organising the first ICC event happening in the country since 1996. While the Pakistan cricket team has suffered a first-round exit from the Champions Trophy, the PCB came …

Champions Trophy 2025: Ex-India cricketer slams PCB after Australia-South Africa game in Rawalpindi gets washed out
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Champions Trophy 2025: Ex-India cricketer slams PCB after Australia-South Africa game in Rawalpindi gets washed out

Firstpost  

Tuesday’s Group B clash between Australia and South Africa at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium was called off without a ball bowled, making it the first match in the 2025 Champions Trophy that did not have a result. Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif questioned the Pakistan Cricket Board for not covering the entire playing area at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium during …

Champions Trophy: Dysfunctional Pakistan need counselling, not surgery
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Champions Trophy: Dysfunctional Pakistan need counselling, not surgery

India Today  

"Our performance is at its lowest. Improving the team's performance is our biggest challenge," said Mohsin Naqvi after Pakistan lost their group-stage match against India in the T20 World Cup 2024. Champions Trophy: Full Coverage | Points Table Pakistan's recent loss against India once again puts the focus on their team and the cricket board, who have refused to change …

Champions Trophy: Not Just Pakistan! Two More Host Teams Failed To Reach Knockouts
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Champions Trophy: Not Just Pakistan! Two More Host Teams Failed To Reach Knockouts

ABP News  

Pakistan had the opportunity to host an ICC tournament after 29 years, with ICC Champions Trophy 2025 being played under a hybrid model. When hosts failed to reach the ICC Champions Trophy knockouts The ICC Champions Trophy was introduced in 1998 to promote cricket in non-traditional cricketing nations. Apart from Pakistan, India and South Africa are the other teams who …

Analysis: Why Pakistan was knocked out of Champions Trophy 2025 after just two matches?
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Analysis: Why Pakistan was knocked out of Champions Trophy 2025 after just two matches?

The Hindu  

The stage was set perfectly for Pakistan. Chasing 321 against the Kiwis, Mohammed Rizwan’s men crawled to 22 for two in the PowerPlay and could never recover. READ | Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton highlight India’s ‘undeniable advantage’ of playing in Dubai The squad lacks batting depth, and barring players like Salman Ali Agha and Fakhar, the others don’t have …

Shoaib Malik goes silent after Mohammad Hafeez accuses him on live TV: 'Don't put him in a spot,' says Shoaib Akhtar
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Shoaib Malik goes silent after Mohammad Hafeez accuses him on live TV: 'Don't put him in a spot,' says Shoaib Akhtar

Hindustan Times  

The Pakistan cricket team's indifferent performance in ICC tournaments is nothing new, and so is their former cricketers' bombardment of them with harsh criticism. Mohammad Hafeez, Shoaib Malik and Shoaib Akhtar during a PTV show A day later, after New Zealand beat Bangladesh in Rawalpindi, Pakistan were officially knocked out of the Champions Trophy. “I'm not asking him any difficult …

Shoaib Akhtar on Champions Trophy disaster: 'Only talking about Pakistan cricket team because I am getting paid'
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Shoaib Akhtar on Champions Trophy disaster: 'Only talking about Pakistan cricket team because I am getting paid'

Firstpost  

Shoaib Akhtar was deeply disappointed with Pakistan’s loss to India in the 2025 Champions Trophy. Shoaib Akhtar did not hold back in his criticism of Pakistan cricket team, Image: PTV Sports Shoaib Akhtar has called Babar Azam a “fraud” as the Pakistan batter continues to struggle for form, with his latest failure coming against arch-rivals India in the Champions Trophy …

Shoaib Akhtar on Champions Trophy disaster: 'Only talking about Pakistan cricket team because I am getting paid'
Top News
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Shoaib Akhtar on Champions Trophy disaster: 'Only talking about Pakistan cricket team because I am getting paid'

Firstpost  

Shoaib Akhtar was deeply disappointed with Pakistan’s loss to India in the 2025 Champions Trophy. Shoaib Akhtar did not hold back in his criticism of Pakistan cricket team, Image: PTV Sports Shoaib Akhtar has called Babar Azam a “fraud” as the Pakistan batter continues to struggle for form, with his latest failure coming against arch-rivals India in the Champions Trophy …

Champions Trophy: A lesson from Virat Kohli for struggling Pakistan | Sledging Room S2, Ep 78
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Champions Trophy: A lesson from Virat Kohli for struggling Pakistan | Sledging Room S2, Ep 78

India Today  

How disappointed were you on Sunday? Whether you were a Pakistan fan or an Indian fan, and whether or not you enjoyed Virat Kohli's masterclass, you must have felt a tinge of sadness watching cricket's biggest rivalry turn into a one-sided affair. The Champions Trophy 2025 match in Dubai was a prime example. Captain Mohammad Rizwan played an outdated brand …

Champions Trophy: India’s semifinal slot confirmed with New Zealand victory; Pakistan, Bangladesh knocked out
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Champions Trophy: India’s semifinal slot confirmed with New Zealand victory; Pakistan, Bangladesh knocked out

The Hindu  

Title contenders India's slot in the semifinals of ICC Champions Trophy was confirmed on Monday following New Zealand's victory over Bangladesh, the result also eliminating tournament hosts Pakistan from the event. Besides India, New Zealand, who have registered two victories in as many matches, also advanced to the last four stage from Group A. India won their first two matches …

Wasim Akram exposes everything wrong with Pakistan cricket in fiery rant: 'Enough is enough'
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Wasim Akram exposes everything wrong with Pakistan cricket in fiery rant: 'Enough is enough'

Firstpost  

Wasim Akram did not hold back in his scathing criticism of Pakistan cricket team, selectors and board, addressing issues ranging from poor team selection to mismanagement. Wasim Akram calls for drastic changes to Pakistan team Reacting after Pakistan’s loss to India on the DP World Dressing Room show, Akram said the time has come to drop some of the established …

Shoaib Akhtar slams Pakistan: It is a brainless, clueless team management
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Shoaib Akhtar slams Pakistan: It is a brainless, clueless team management

India Today  

Legendary fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar was left fuming after hosts Pakistan lost to India in the Champions Trophy 2025 on Sunday, February 23. Akhtar slammed the Pakistan team management for playing just one specialist spinner in the match. They are just the way the management is," Shoaib Akhtar said in a video posted on X. India vs Pakistan, Champions Trophy: …

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